| Summary: | Exploring the genetic dossier of Hérodias leads as much to confirmations as to discoveries. We thus have the confirmation of a known process of Flaubertian writing in which the sometimes swift expression of the first draft is subsequently developed in the course of rewritings. But we also discover details previously unknown, as they were not kept in the definitive version of the manuscript. In both cases, the avant-texte is full of new elements that enrich our understanding of the tale. Thus, concerning Hérode Antipas’ amorous desire, we find plans, scenarios and drafts of statements that are rather abrupt and that editorial work attenuated before publication.
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